First Fridays will be held on the first Friday of every month throughout the year. Downtown businesses and venues will focus their efforts to feature sales, special offers, entertainment and activities for kids.

Visit several participating art venues for one-of-a-kind artwork by local artists and accessories extrordinaire. First Saturday in December.

The enchanting holiday classic that will make your winter something to remember. Stunning scenery, effects, and music offers an experience everyone can enjoy.

Saint Nick will bring smiles to the kids – and the grown ups too – with this popular yearly tradition. It's the perfect scene setter for the sharing season.

Downtowns and diversity go hand in hand. This day is designed to honor all of our backgrounds – and what's possible when we all work together.

A day filled with fun activities for children of all ages including: the Center for History’s Bunny Brunch, photos with the Easter Bunny at the South Bend Chocolate Café, family fun at the South Bend Museum of Art, and fun and games on the College Football Hall of Fame gridiron.

Baseball at its best! With a full schedule of promotions and events – from fireworks to the Famous Chicken – opening day or any day at the Cove is a hit

Find your inner inspiration. Local artists and galleries offer a creative experience – full of food, entertainment, and – of course – art!

Lace 'em up and hit the road to one of the region's premier running events. There's the race – and there's also more – with get-togethers and downtown events the night before.

When everybody's Irish – South Bend has the celebrations to prove it – with a tent party, a pub tour, and shuttle trolleys to get you from stop to stop.

Who said lunch has to be boring? Grab lunch and head downtown for The Red Table Plaza Lunchtime Concert Series. This free, eight week concert series will run from June 15 to August 7, 2009. Live musicians will perform Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., weather permitting, on the Wells Fargo Plaza located on the southwest corner of Jefferson Boulevard and Michigan Street.

Rated as a top art show, you'll enjoy the setting and amazing amount of fine work on display. In a beautiful wooded area and along the river, perhaps you'll find your muse.

The All-American weekend is packed with excitement, a parade, flag football, and smiles, cheers, and laughs with football greats and fans of the game!

The South Bend Symphony Orchestra plays a unique venue – a baseball stadium – with thrilling performances. Make your own rhythm when you offer your applause to roaring ovations.

This summertime favorite features the perfect combination – live music, good food, and an incredible location at the historic Oliver Gardens. It's a unique night out to enjoy the warm weather.

A popular summer series – soak up the hot sounds, a great view, an artsy flair, and good conversations on the banks of the Saint Joseph River. And it's priced just right too!

Each summer in partnership with the University of Notre Dame Debartolo Performing Arts Center, DTSB hosts an outdoor film series for all ages to enjoy!

This celebration of creativity offers thousands of visitors a taste of something special. Everything from wine samples and fine food to musicians and performing artists enchanting crowds to dynamic art on display.

Tailgating gets an extra early start the eve of University of Notre Dame home football games. Get in the cheering spirit with live music, tailgate food and drinks, and maybe a little amateur game analysis for good measure!